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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 253.52 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 253.52 and 110.04 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 253.52 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/253.52 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 253.52 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 27,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,897.34/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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